SIGNED Death Of A Business Red Wing Potteries Gillmer 1968 1st Edition HCDJ

by Richard S. Gillmer, PhD

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First edition

Death Of A Business: The Red Wing Potteries Richard S. Gillmer, Ph.D. Ross & Haines, Inc., Minneapolis 1968 First Edition Fine in a good- dust jacket, signed by the author. The black cloth binding is sharp and clean with bright gilt titling to the spine. The binding is tight and square, and the pages are crisp and unmarked. A clear blue ink signature from Richard S. Gillmer appears on the front free endpaper. No other writing or markings noted. The dust jacket shows moderate wear, including edge chipping, small closed tears, and visible creasing from prior handling, particularly along folds and extremities. The original $6.75 price remains present. The jacket is now protected in a clear removable sleeve. Octavo volume bound in black cloth with gilt spine lettering. Copyright page confirms 1968 with “First Edition” stated and a Library of Congress catalog number present. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographic plates documenting factory operations, strike scenes, and key figures associated with Red Wing Potteries. The typography and layout reflect late-1960s academic publishing, with clean, straightforward design and sturdy construction typical of Ross & Haines trade bindings of the period. Gillmer’s work documents the rise and eventual collapse of Red Wing Potteries, moving beyond collectible wares to examine the economic pressures, labor disputes, and managerial decisions that shaped the company’s final years. Published shortly after the company’s demise, it

• Publisher: Ross & Haines, Inc.
• Year: 1968
• Condition: Very Good

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